1991 Nissan Figaro 1.0L Petrol · H395 PVW

The April 8 2026 MOT at 113,774 miles passed, confirming that the Nissan Figaro is presently roadworthy, though the tester noted a slightly noisy offside front wheel bearing and fluid contamination on the offside rear road wheel inner side. The earlier March 13 2026 failure, also at 113,768 miles, recorded more serious structural corrosion of the rear lower suspension mounting and outer sill, plus steering rack movement and worn retaining bushes, none of which appeared in the April test, indicating that the major defects have not recurred and the overall trend remains stable rather than worsening. The vehicle is 35 years old and has accumulated 113,774 miles, averaging about 3,251 miles per year. A notable jump occurred between the December 1 2023 test at 247,208 miles and the November 29 2024 test at 248,445 miles, a rise of 1,237 miles in a single year, suggesting a period of increased usage that may have accelerated wear on consumables. Prior intervals show a more gradual mileage increase, indicating the recent surge is an anomaly rather than a long‑term pattern, yet the low annual mileage overall points to periods of standing as well as active use. A buyer should inspect the front wheel bearing for play or roughness, verify that the rear wheel inner side shows no ongoing fluid leakage, and conduct a thorough visual check of the outer sill and rear sill for progressive rust, especially given the March 2026 corrosion findings. The steering rack and suspension bushes should be examined for excessive movement or wear, while tyre condition, tread depth and alignment must be confirmed, given the recurring wear notices. Finally, the power steering system and exhaust should be inspected for seepage or leaks, as these issues have appeared intermittently across multiple MOTs.